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{{Infobox | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name | | name = Lagadapati Rajagopal | ||
| image | | image = Lagadapati Rajagopal.jpg | ||
| birth_date = | | birth_date = 1964 | ||
| birth_place = [[Nellore]], [[india]] | | birth_place = [[Nellore]], [[india]] | ||
| residence = | | residence = [[Vijaywada]] | ||
| spouse = Padma Sri Lagadapati | | spouse = Padma Sri Lagadapati | ||
| children = 3 sons | |||
|children= | | parents = Lagadapati Ramanaidu <br> Lagadapati Ramalakshmamma | ||
| parents= Lagadapati Ramanaidu <br> Lagadapati Ramalakshmamma | | term_start = 22 May 2004 | ||
| term_end = 19 February 2014 | |||
| term_start = 22 May 2004 | | office = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] | ||
| term_end = 19 February 2014 | | predecessor = [[Gadde Ramamohan]] | ||
| office= Member of | | successor = [[Kesineni Srinivas]] | ||
| predecessor = [[Gadde Ramamohan]] | | constituency = [[Vijayawada (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Vijayawada]] | ||
| successor = [[Kesineni Srinivas]] | | party = [[Indian National Congress]] | ||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] | | alma_mater = [[Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College|V R Siddhartha Engineering College]]<br> Loyola Public School, [[Guntur]] | ||
| alma_mater= [[Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College|V R Siddhartha Engineering College]]<br> Loyola Public School, [[Guntur]] | | profession = [[Industrialist]] | ||
| profession | | website = | ||
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'''Lagadapati Rajagopal''' (born 1964)<ref name="Nag 2014 profile">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lagadapati-Rajagopal-has-no-control-over-his-temper/articleshow/30369425.cms?referral=PM|title=Lagadapati Rajagopal 'has no control over his temper' -|last=Kingshuk Nag|date=14 February 2014|work=[[Indiatimes]]|accessdate=26 February 2014}}</ref> is an industrialist and former<ref name=resign/> politician. He was the 15th [[Lok Sabha]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] from the [[Vijayawada (Lok Sabha constituency)|Vijaywada]] constituency for [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/congress-mp-rajagopal-to-move-sc-against-telangana/article5200195.ece |title=Congress MP Rajagopal to move SC against Telangana |publisher=The Hindu |date=2013-10-04 |accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-08/news/47148804_1_seemandhra-union-ministers-union-cabinet |title=Congress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal attacks Sonia over AP bifurcation issue - Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2014-02-08 |accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref> He resigned from Parliament and quit politics after the [[Telangana Bill]] was passed in the Lok Sabha.<ref name=resign>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lagadapati-rajagopal-resigns-from-lok-sabha-says-quitting-politics/article1-1185481.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305174818/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lagadapati-rajagopal-resigns-from-lok-sabha-says-quitting-politics/article1-1185481.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2014 |title=' | '''Lagadapati Rajagopal''' (born 1964)<ref name="Nag 2014 profile">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lagadapati-Rajagopal-has-no-control-over-his-temper/articleshow/30369425.cms?referral=PM|title=Lagadapati Rajagopal 'has no control over his temper' -|last=Kingshuk Nag|date=14 February 2014|work=[[Indiatimes]]|accessdate=26 February 2014}}</ref> is an industrialist and former<ref name=resign/> politician. He was the 15th [[Lok Sabha]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] from the [[Vijayawada (Lok Sabha constituency)|Vijaywada]] constituency for [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/congress-mp-rajagopal-to-move-sc-against-telangana/article5200195.ece |title=Congress MP Rajagopal to move SC against Telangana |publisher=The Hindu |date=2013-10-04 |accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-08/news/47148804_1_seemandhra-union-ministers-union-cabinet |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222162122/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-08/news/47148804_1_seemandhra-union-ministers-union-cabinet |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 February 2014 |title=Congress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal attacks Sonia over AP bifurcation issue - Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2014-02-08 |accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref> He resigned from Parliament and quit politics after the [[Telangana Bill]] was passed in the Lok Sabha.<ref name=resign>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lagadapati-rajagopal-resigns-from-lok-sabha-says-quitting-politics/article1-1185481.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305174818/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lagadapati-rajagopal-resigns-from-lok-sabha-says-quitting-politics/article1-1185481.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2014 |title='Pepper spray’ MP Lagadapati Rajagopal resigns from Lok Sabha |publisher=HindustanTimes |date=18 February 2014 | accessdate=19 February 2014}}</ref> Rajagopal is the principal shareholder of [[Lanco Infratech]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ap-congress-mp-l-rajagopal-resigns-over-telangana-decision/429616-37-64.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026003513/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ap-congress-mp-l-rajagopal-resigns-over-telangana-decision/429616-37-64.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-26 |title=AP Congress MP L Rajagopal resigns over Telangana decision |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=2013-10-21 |accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lancogroup.com/DynTestform.aspx?pageid=108 |title=Lanco Infratech Limited |publisher=Lancogroup.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
He is the son of L. Ramalakshmamma and L.V. Rama Naidu,<ref name="MP profile">{{cite web|url=http://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4020|title=Detailed Profile - Shri Rajagopal Lagadapati - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India|accessdate=27 February 2014}}</ref> a contractor.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> He went into the family business after attending [[Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College|V R Siddhartha Engineering College]], where he was suspended for 1 year.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> | He is the son of L. Ramalakshmamma and L.V. Rama Naidu,<ref name="MP profile">{{cite web|url=http://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4020|title=Detailed Profile - Shri Rajagopal Lagadapati - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India|accessdate=27 February 2014|archive-date=27 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227203249/http://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4020|url-status=dead}}</ref> a contractor.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> He went into the family business after attending [[Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College|V R Siddhartha Engineering College]], where he was suspended for 1 year.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> | ||
He married the daughter of politician [[Parvathaneni Upendra]]. He started two companies, one in the [[pig iron]] business and one in the power industry.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> | He married the daughter of politician [[Parvathaneni Upendra]]. He started two companies, one in the [[pig iron]] business and one in the power industry.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> | ||
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In 2004, he ran for office in the [[Vijayawada]] district, the seat previously held by Father-in-law Upendra, and became a member of Parliament.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> He has been a prominent anti-Telangana voice.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> His company's headquarters have been moved to Delhi because the Hyderabad offices were deemed to be targets because of his anti-Telangana positions.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> | In 2004, he ran for office in the [[Vijayawada]] district, the seat previously held by Father-in-law Upendra, and became a member of Parliament.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> He has been a prominent anti-Telangana voice.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> His company's headquarters have been moved to Delhi because the Hyderabad offices were deemed to be targets because of his anti-Telangana positions.<ref name="Nag 2014 profile"/> | ||
On 13 February 2014, during a discussion of the [[Telangana Bill]], L Rajagopal used [[pepper spray]] while on the floor which caused all the members of Parliament to vacate the building. He stated this was in "self-defence...I used the spray when I saw a colleague from a different party being manhandled".<ref>{{cite web|author= |url= | On 13 February 2014, during a discussion of the [[Telangana Bill]], L Rajagopal used [[pepper spray]] while on the floor which caused all the members of Parliament to vacate the building. He stated this was in "self-defence...I used the spray when I saw a colleague from a different party being manhandled".<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140214/news-politics/article/regret-pepper-spray-incident-says-lagadapati-rajagopal-continues-attack |title=Regret pepper spray incident, says Lagadapati Rajagopal, continues to attack Cong |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2014-02-14 |access-date=2014-02-26}}</ref> He was suspended from Parliament by speaker [[Meira Kumar]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/government-influenced-the-speaker-to-suspend-select-mps-rajagopal/451967-62-127.html |title=Government influenced the Speaker to suspend select MPs: Rajagopal-Lok Sabha Elections News - IBNLive Mobile |publisher=M.ibnlive.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-26}}</ref> along with 4 other MPs.<ref name=IBS/> [[Sharad Yadav]], [[Janata Dal (United)]]'s President, called the actions "sedition".<ref name=IBS>{{cite web|title=Pepper spray leaves Lok Sabha - and nation - in tears|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/pepper-spray-leaves-lok-sabha-and-nation-in-tears-roundup-114021301337_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|accessdate=17 February 2014}}</ref> Protests against his actions included burning Rajagopal effigy, and a boycott by lawyers in [[Warangal]] district.<ref>{{cite web|title=Widespread protests against ‘pepper attack’|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/widespread-protests-against-pepper-attack/article5692556.ece|publisher=Hindu|accessdate=17 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
He tendered his resignation from Parliament in February 2014.<ref name=resign/> | He tendered his resignation from Parliament in February 2014.<ref name=resign/> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4020 MP profile] | *[http://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4020 MP profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227203249/http://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4020 |date=27 February 2014 }} | ||
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[[Category:1964 births]] | [[Category:1964 births]] | ||
[[Category:Businesspeople from Vijayawada]] | [[Category:Businesspeople from Vijayawada]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:India MPs 2004–2009]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:India MPs 2009–2014]] | ||
[[Category:People from Nellore]] | [[Category:People from Nellore]] | ||
[[Category:Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu politicians]] | [[Category:Telugu politicians]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 17 January 2026
Lagadapati Rajagopal | |
|---|---|
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 22 May 2004 – 19 February 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gadde Ramamohan |
| Succeeded by | Kesineni Srinivas |
| Constituency | Vijayawada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 Nellore, india |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Padma Sri Lagadapati |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Parent(s) | Lagadapati Ramanaidu Lagadapati Ramalakshmamma |
| Residence | Vijaywada |
| Alma mater | V R Siddhartha Engineering College Loyola Public School, Guntur |
| Profession | Industrialist |
Lagadapati Rajagopal (born 1964)[1] is an industrialist and former[2] politician. He was the 15th Lok Sabha MP from the Vijaywada constituency for Indian National Congress.[3][4] He resigned from Parliament and quit politics after the Telangana Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha.[2] Rajagopal is the principal shareholder of Lanco Infratech.[5][6]
History[edit | edit source]
He is the son of L. Ramalakshmamma and L.V. Rama Naidu,[7] a contractor.[1] He went into the family business after attending V R Siddhartha Engineering College, where he was suspended for 1 year.[1]
He married the daughter of politician Parvathaneni Upendra. He started two companies, one in the pig iron business and one in the power industry.[1]
In 2004, he ran for office in the Vijayawada district, the seat previously held by Father-in-law Upendra, and became a member of Parliament.[1] He has been a prominent anti-Telangana voice.[1] His company's headquarters have been moved to Delhi because the Hyderabad offices were deemed to be targets because of his anti-Telangana positions.[1]
On 13 February 2014, during a discussion of the Telangana Bill, L Rajagopal used pepper spray while on the floor which caused all the members of Parliament to vacate the building. He stated this was in "self-defence...I used the spray when I saw a colleague from a different party being manhandled".[8] He was suspended from Parliament by speaker Meira Kumar,[9] along with 4 other MPs.[10] Sharad Yadav, Janata Dal (United)'s President, called the actions "sedition".[10] Protests against his actions included burning Rajagopal effigy, and a boycott by lawyers in Warangal district.[11]
He tendered his resignation from Parliament in February 2014.[2]
Committee positions[edit | edit source]
While in Parliament, he has been on the following Committees:
- Committee on Urban Development
- Committee on Provision of Computers to Member of Lok Sabha, Offices of Political Parties and Officers of Lok Sabha Secretariat
- Committee on External Affairs
- Committee on Public Undertakings
- Committee on Home Affairs
- Consultative Committee for External Affairs
- Committee on Public Undertakings
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Kingshuk Nag (14 February 2014). "Lagadapati Rajagopal 'has no control over his temper' -". Indiatimes. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "'Pepper spray' MP Lagadapati Rajagopal resigns from Lok Sabha". HindustanTimes. 18 February 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ↑ "Congress MP Rajagopal to move SC against Telangana". The Hindu. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ "Congress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal attacks Sonia over AP bifurcation issue - Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. 8 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ "AP Congress MP L Rajagopal resigns over Telangana decision". Ibnlive.in.com. 21 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 October 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ "Lanco Infratech Limited". Lancogroup.com. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ "Detailed Profile - Shri Rajagopal Lagadapati - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ "Regret pepper spray incident, says Lagadapati Rajagopal, continues to attack Cong". Deccan Chronicle. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ "Government influenced the Speaker to suspend select MPs: Rajagopal-Lok Sabha Elections News - IBNLive Mobile". M.ibnlive.com. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Pepper spray leaves Lok Sabha - and nation - in tears". Business Standard. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ "Widespread protests against 'pepper attack'". Hindu. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
External links[edit | edit source]
- MP profile Archived 27 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine